Nairobi, Kenya, January 9- Kenya Revenue Authority has summoned political activist Moraga Kebaso over allegations of failing to file tax returns for Sh186 million earned by his businesses in the past three years.
The tax agency claims Kebaso’s businesses have not declared or filed returns for money generated during this period.
KRA has identified the five companies linked to Kebaso- Igrow Digital Enterprise, Morara Home Furniture, Luku Fashion, Morara Properties Limited, and Backtent Security Limited- accusing them of either eclaring no income or neglecting to file returns despite owning significant assets.
KRA has identified five companies linked to Kebaso—Igrow Digital Enterprise, Morara Home Furniture, Luku Fashion, Morara Properties Limited, and Backtent Security Limited—accusing them of either declaring no income or neglecting to file returns despite owning significant assets.
KRA’s probe includes three of Kebaso’s bank accounts, which have reportedly received substantial deposits, mostly through M-Pesa. Morara Home Furniture alone accounts for Sh146.9 million, representing nearly 80% of the total deposits across the accounts.
The authority suggests these deposits indicate undeclared income and a failure to register for VAT, as mandated by law.
Kebaso’s Response
Kebaso denies any wrongdoing, asserting that he complies with the law and claiming the accusations are politically driven. He notes that KRA issued him tax compliance certificates for 2022 and 2023.
Despite his claims, KRA estimates that his businesses owe Sh27 million in taxes, including Sh25.7 million in VAT and Sh1.37 million in income tax. The tax authority also revealed that Kebaso owns several unreported assets, including four cars, a motorcycle, and a tuk-tuk.
KRA has summoned Kebaso to its Nairobi offices on January 13, 2024, to provide additional financial records related to his businesses.
